'Enough to kill every American': DEA details just how bad the fentanyl crisis is in America
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said on Jan. 17. The agency is calling fentanyl the "deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced."
Tips for staying safe, healthy while shoveling snow
A winter storm in the making is headed for the Delaware Valley Friday and the snow will be a heavy snow and a lot of it. Staying safe and healthy while shoveling is important and should be taken seriously.
Cancer cases increasing in US, but overall deaths decreasing, new research shows
In 2024, over 611,000 deaths from cancer are projected for the US. That’s more than 1,600 deaths from cancer each day, according to the organization.
Colorectal cancer is now leading cause of death among young adults with cancer: new report
Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Comedian Pauly Shore channels fitness guru Richard Simmons in upcoming short film
Comedian and actor Pauly Shore has fulfilled his desire to portray the legendary fitness personality Richard Simmons in the upcoming short film, "The Court Jester."
Menthol cigarette ban in the US? Here's the latest on the proposed FDA rule
U.S. health regulators are considering banning menthol cigarettes, a long-awaited plan that advocates say could save hundreds of thousands of lives but faced an unexpected delay last year.
'Disease X': Scientists creating contingency plan for infectious virus outbreak
Scientists at the World Economic Forum happening this week say they are discussing the hypothetical virus in order to prepare properly for it.
'Brave' teenager gets legs amputated while comatose after contracting infection on Christmas
A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.
Sleep disruptions due to night sweats: When should you see a doctor?
Excessive sweating during sleep, or night sweats, occurs when there is a dysregulation of the body's natural reaction to excess heat.
Skin aging, wrinkles may be linked to bacteria on your face, study suggests
Researchers observed data from over 650 women collected by L'Oréal Research and Innovation.
Ohio mom faked young daughter’s cancer diagnosis, shaved her head for thousands in donations: Sheriff
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
Life-saving donation from Philly athlete saves life: 'Feeling so strong, I owe that all to him'
A Philadelphia athlete who donated bone marrow stem cells saves another man's life, through the anonymous donation. The two recently met along with the man's family.
Quaker oats recall expands amid salmonella fears
Quaker has expanded a previous recall and added several new products following a concern over Salmonella.
What does it mean to be 'California sober?’
The term “California sober" has been popularized by celebrities like Demi Lovato and Willie Nelson. What does it mean and is it a healthy approach to sobriety?
Ozempic side effects: FDA says drug has no link to suicide
The FDA’s preliminary report of side effects from popular drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity showed no link with suicidal thoughts or actions.
Screen time for kids under 2 linked to sensory differences in toddlerhood, study finds
The findings showed that children exposed to greater TV viewing by their second birthday were more likely to develop atypical sensory processing behaviors by 33 months of age.
Food handler at Deptford Olive Garden test positive for Hepatitis A: officials
Health officials in Gloucester County say a food handler at a Deptford Olive Garden recently tested positive for Hepatitis A.
Michael Strahan's daughter, Isabella, reveals brain cancer diagnosis in GMA interview
Michael Strahan said despite everything his family has been through over the past few months, he calls himself the “luckiest man in the world."